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  1. Tea in Ancient China & Japan - World History …

    • In both Chinese and Japanese tradition, the discovery of tea is credited to the Indian sage Bodhidharma (aka Daruma), the founder of Chan Buddhism, a precursor of Zen Buddhism. Bodhidharma, travel… See more

    A Medicinal Drink, Stimulant & Commodity

    Tea goes by various names: cha in Chinese and Japanese or chai in Hindi and Urdu. The English name probably derives from the pronunciation of the drink (the) in the provinc… See more

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    The trend for tea-drinking also created a boom in the fine ceramics people preferred to use to brew, mix, and drink it from, and the elegant jars they used to store their tea leaves in. … See more

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    Along with other cultural practices, tea drinking was passed on from China to neighbouring East Asian countries such as the Silla kingdom of Koreabut nowhere did it become … See more

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  1. Tea in ancient China12345:
    • Tea may have been consumed as a beverage as early as 4,000 years ago.
    • Initially recognized for its medicinal properties, tea was associated with Buddhism and shaped Chinese elite tastes.
    • The discovery of tea is often attributed to Shen Nong.
    • Ancient Chinese people made tea by boiling tea leaves or whisking them.
    • Tea was used for medicinal purposes, as an antidote for poison, and to aid digestion.
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    Tea may first have been consumed in China as a beverage as early as 4,000 years ago, and by the classical-era, tea was served as a refreshing stimulant that facilitated seated Buddhist meditation. Its association with Buddhism enabled tea to shape Chinese elite tastes and ultimately much of Asian culture.
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    In ancient China, tea was initially recognized for its medicinal properties, with its detoxifying effects gaining early appreciation. The discovery of tea is often attributed to Shen Nong, who observed its benefits when tea leaves accidentally fell into his boiling water.
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    While references to tea in Chinese literature go back approximately 5,000 years, the origin of tea's use as a beverage is unclear. Ancient folklore placed the creation of the brew at 2737 BC when a camellia blossom drifted into a cup of boiled drinking water belonging to Emperor Shen Nung.
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    How did ancient Chinese people make their tea?

    • 1. Ancient Times: Nibbling Tea Leaves for Medicinal Purposes ...
    • 2. Zhou Dynasty: Boiling Tea as an Important Offering ...
    • 3. Tang Dynasty: The Art of Brewing Tea ...
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    Tea was originally consumed for its medicinal properties. Used as an herbal medicine the Chinese added the leaves to their food to provide nutrients or as an antidote for poison. It is also known for its benefits of aiding digestion, which is why Chinese prefer to drink tea after their meals and also aids in nervous disorders.
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    From the simple act of nibbling tea leaves for medicinal purposes to the intricate ceremonies surrounding tea in the Song Dynasty, the journey of tea in ancient China is a testament to its enduring significance in Chinese culture.

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    Although tea originated in China, during the Tang dynasty, Chinese tea generally represents tea leaves which have been processed using methods inherited from ancient China. According to legend, tea was discovered by Chinese Emperor …

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    Chinese tea spread all around the world through three primary routes: The first was forged by monks who brought tea leaves and tea culture back to the Korean peninsula and Japan after studying...

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    4 days ago · The history of Chinese tea (茶 chá) begins with Shennong (神农 S hénnóng), a mythical personage said to be the father of Chinese agriculture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Legend has it that Shennong accidentally …

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    The Chinese tea culture originated from monks, as Buddhism was embedded in the Chinese lifestyle. Gradually replacing alcohol, tea became synonymous with spiritual enjoyment. Now tea is integral in formal and informal Chinese …

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